Sales Representative - Cincinnati

The Opportunity

VWR is looking for a dedicated, high-energy Sales Representative to maintain and grow our Education & State Government sales efforts within the Cincinnati region.

This is a full-time, field-based position where you will have the opportunity to consultatively sell VWR's extensive portfolio of products and services to researchers, scientists, and operational staff. If you have a passion for science, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a customer-facing sales environmentwe'd love to talk.

What We're Looking For

• Education: College degree or equivalent/applicable experience
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience working in a complex sales environment, where multiple people are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution-based selling approach
• A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach
• Business-to-business sales experience, with preference given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having work in a laboratory or research environment
• Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes (e.g. SPIN, Challenger, Miller Heiman) and technology platforms including Salesforce.com and Qlikview
• Willingness to travel to customer locations 4+ days a week

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Science or Medical Technology background

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Provide VWR solutions to customers across Education & Medical Research (E&MR) and State Government market segments
• Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating VWR's value proposition
• Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions VWR can offer their business
• Work with sales management to develop strategic territory business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment
• Work in conjunction with sales management team providing proposals and implementing sales strategies to achieve sales growth
• Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Manage VWR's vast product portfolio and execute and implement company defined sales and marketing strategies
• Expand VWR's role with existing customers by developing retention strategies illustrating VWR's value proposition in conjunction with evolving customer requirements
• Leverage available resources to effectively implement company marketing plan, strategies and sales processes
• Represent and develop strong relationships with manufacturers
• Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve account profitability
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (Those Necessary To Perform The Job Competently)

• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and staff
• Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers
• Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to sell strategically within an account
• Ability to understand individual customer operations
• Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office)

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in a home office environment with extensive regional travel to customer locations. Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems. A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis. Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.